Multi-Finger Ring

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to multi-finger rings, made from silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof, with variable designs on the top of each ring. Each ring is connected with a small, elastic segment of silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof. The standard rings will be shaped in a tubular fashion and will be available in various colors. The multi-finger rings may further comprise a rubber plate placed along the tops of the rings, providing a platform for attaching larger or more complex ornaments. Alternatively, the ornaments may be detachably attached to the top of the ring via magnetic connector embedded in the rings. Alternatively, the ornaments may be detachably attached to the top of the ring via “ball and socket” type connector.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a finger ring, and more particularly toa multi-finger ring, made from silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or acombination thereof, with variable designs on the top of each ring.

2. Description of Related Art

Finger rings have long been worn by both men and women as a decorativejewelry. Finger rings are worn primarily for fashion. They may be wornfor a symbol of social or marital status, graduation class,championship, or a symbol to express one's own will, etc. These fingerrings come in many different shapes and styles. A multi-finger ring is ajewelry consisting of two or more conjoined rings, designed to be wornacross two, three, or four fingers. A multi-finger ring is popularizedby hip-hop culture as decorative fashion or as a means to expressbeliefs or attitudes. In recent years, multi-finger rings or multi-ringjewelry has become more and more popular in celebrity community. It maysoon start to gain popularity in the young generation includingchildren, pre-teens, and young adults.

Most of finger rings are made of precious metal, such as gold, silver,platinum, etc with gemstones. A multi-finger ring made of metal pieceshas several disadvantages. First, it may be expensive because the styleof a multi-finger ring needs more quantity of precious metal. Secondly,the metal piece is a hard material and may have sharp edges that couldhook to clothing and cause clothing to rip; it may even hurt children orpre-teen by accident. Thirdly, the connection between individual ringand ring is not flexible; the fingers cannot separate from one another.Thus, it is not suitable for children, pre-teens to wear because theyare typically involved in more activities (they are more active).

In view of the aforementioned shortcomings, there's a need for amulti-finger ring that is made of environment friendly and lessexpensive material, which will not damage clothes or hurt children byaccident. The ring should also provide elasticity and flexibility sothat children, pre-teens, and young adults may wear the multi-fingerring while engaging in daily activities.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One object of the present invention is to provide a multi-finger ringthat is made of less expensive material.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-fingerring that is made of environmental friendly material.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide amulti-finger ring that will not damage clothing or hurt children byaccident.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-fingerring wherein the connection between ring and ring is flexible so thatthe multi-finger ring will not interfere with daily activity.

Silicone rubber is a rubber-like material composed of silicone—itself apolymer—containing silicon together with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.Silicone rubber is generally non-reactive, stable, and resistant toextreme environments. Due to these properties and its ease ofmanufacturing and shaping, silicone rubber can be found in a widevariety of products. Silicone rubber is elastic and flexible. It issofter than metal and does not have sharp edges thus it would not damageclothes or hurt children like metal can. It is less expensive thanprecious metal. In recent years, silicone rubber is used in rubbernovelty jewelry such as Silly Bandz®, which are rubber band made ofsilicone rubber formed into shapes including animals, numbers, andletters, and are normally worn as bracelets.

The multi-finger ring of the present invention took advantage ofsilicone rubber's ease of manufacturing and shaping, cost efficiency,elastic flexibility, and softness to overcome the shortcomings of themulti-finger rings existing in the marketplace. The multi-finger ring ofthe present invention capitalizes on two recent trends in popularculture: rubber novelty jewelry (i.e. Silly Bandz) and multi-ringjewelry in the celebrity community. Other type of material known in theart that has similar properties of silicone rubber may be used for themulti-finger ring for young adults, pre-teens, and children. Thesesilicone rubber multi-rings could be environmentally friendly becausethey can be made from recycled silicone rubber.

The multi-finger ring of the present invention comprises two or more ofconjoined rings, made from silicone, rubber, and a combination thereof.Each ring is connected with one another with a small, elastic segment ofsilicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof. The ringsmay be shaped in a tubular fashion and are available in various colors.The rings may further have engraving on the inner and outer surfaces ofthe ring.

The multi-finger ring for young adults, pre-teens, and childrenaccording to the present invention may further comprise variableornamental pieces/designs on the top of each ring. The material used toconstruct the ornamental pieces/designs may include but not limited tosilicon, rubber, silicone rubber, a combination thereof, and/or a hardplastic. The ornamental piece/design for girls may include but notlimited to anything from flowers to fake jewels. The ornamentalpiece/design for boys may include but not limited to anything from bugs,miniature cars, and/or movie, cartoon, action characters, etc. Themulti-finger rings of the present invention may further comprise arubber plate. A narrow, rounded-rectangular piece of rubber can beplaced along the tops of the rings and provides a platform for attachinglarger or more complex ornaments such as fake rubber claws to model thepopular wolverine character from the X-men comics or movies. The rubberplate may be constructed in other shapes.

The rings and the ornaments may be injection molded separately; then,the ornaments may be attached to the top of the rings by welding orgluing. Both the rings and the ornaments may be manufactured togetherusing injection molding. Other methods known in the art may be used tomanufacture the rings and the ornaments.

Alternatively, the ornaments may be detachably attached to the top ofthe ring. The ornaments may be attached via magnetic connector that isembedded in the rings. The ornaments may also be detachably attached via“ball and socket” type connector. Other types of connection means knownin the art suitable for the intended purpose may be used.

The multi-finger ring of the present invention may also be used forcooperate marketing and promotion. The ornamental piece/design of themulti-finger ring of the present invention may be used as the platformfor advertisement. Businesses are always looking for new and excitingopportunities to capitalize on market trends. The multi-finger ring ofthe present invention would be an optimal vehicle for companies totarget the youth segment of the market. It would be like a walkingadvertisement.

The more important features of the invention have thus been outlined inorder that the more detailed description that follows may be betterunderstood and in order that the present contribution to the art maybetter be appreciated. Additional features of the invention will bedescribed hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claimsthat follow.

Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, itis to be understood that the invention is not limited in its applicationto the details of construction and the arrangements of the componentsset forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings.The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced andcarried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that thephraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose ofdescription and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception,upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basisfor the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carryingout the several purposes of the present invention. It is important,therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalentconstructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope ofthe present invention.

The foregoing has outlined, rather broadly, the preferred feature of thepresent invention so that those skilled in the art may better understandthe detailed description of the invention that follows. Additionalfeatures of the invention will be described hereinafter that form thesubject of the claims of the invention. Those skilled in the art shouldappreciate that they can readily use the disclosed conception andspecific embodiment as a basis for designing or modifying otherstructures for carrying out the same purposes of the present inventionand that such other structures do not depart from the spirit and scopeof the invention in its broadest form.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention willbecome more fully apparent from the following detailed description, theappended claim, and the accompanying drawings in which similar elementsare given similar reference numerals.

FIG. 1 is the top view of a four-finger ring showing four conjoinedrings.

FIG. 2 is a side view of a four-finger ring showing four conjoinedrings.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a four-finger ring showing four conjoinedrings.

FIG. 4 is a top view of a three-finger ring showing three conjoinedrings.

FIG. 5 is a side view of a three-finger ring showing three conjoinedrings.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of a three-finger ring showing three conjoinedrings.

FIG. 7 is a side view of an alternative embodiment whereby the ornamentsis attached to the top of the ring via magnetic connector embedded inthe rings.

FIG. 8 is a side view of an alternative embodiment whereby the ornamentsis attached to the top of the ring via “ball and socket” type connector.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, there are disclosed a top view, a sideview, and a bottom view of a four-finger ring showing four conjoinedrings 10 connected with a small section of elastic silicone rubbermaterial 20. On the top of the ring, an ornament piece 30 is glued orwelded to the ring.

FIGS. 4, 5, and 6 show a top view, a side view, and a bottom view of athree-finger ring showing three conjoined rings 10 connected with asmall section of elastic silicone rubber material 20. On the top of thering, an ornament piece 30 is glued or welded to the ring.

Referring to FIG. 7, there is disclosed a side view of an alternativeembodiment whereby the ornaments 30 are detachably attached to the topof the ring via magnetic connector 40 embedded in the rings 10.

FIG. 8 shows a side view of an alternative embodiment whereby theornaments 30 are detachably attached to the top of the ring 10 via “balland socket” type connector 50.

While there have been shown and described and pointed out thefundamental novel features of the invention as applied to the preferredembodiments, it will be understood that the foregoing is considered asillustrative only of the principles of the invention and not intended tobe exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed.Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the aboveteachings. The embodiments discussed were chosen and described toprovide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and itspractical application to enable one of ordinary skill in the art toutilize the invention in various embodiments and with variousmodifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated All suchmodifications and variations are within the scope of the invention asdetermined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance withthe breadth to which they are entitled.

What is claimed is:
 1. A multi-finger ring comprising at least twoconjoined rings, made from silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or acombination thereof.
 2. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further havingvariable ornamental designs on the top of each ring.
 3. The multi-fingerring of claim 1 further having engraving on the inner and outer surfacesof the ring.
 4. The multi-finger ring of claim 1, wherein each ring isconnected with one another with a small, elastic segment made ofsilicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof.
 5. Themulti-finger ring of claim 1, wherein each is shaped in a tubularfashion and in various colors.
 6. The multi-finger ring of claim 1further comprises a rubber plate placed along the tops of the rings andprovides a platform for attaching larger or more complex ornaments. 7.The multi-finger ring of claim 1 wherein the ornament on the top of eachring may be constructed from silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, and/orhard plastic.
 8. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further comprises amagnetic connector embedded in the rings.
 9. The multi-finger ring ofclaim 1 further comprises a “ball and socket” type connector.
 10. Themulti-finger ring of claim 1 may be used for corporate marketing andpromotion.
 11. A multi-finger ring comprising at least two conjoinedrings, made from silicone, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combinationthereof; wherein each ring is connected to one another with a smallelastic segment made of silicone, rubber, silicone rubber, each ring isshaped in a tubular fashion and in various colors, each ring hasvariable ornamental designs on the top or a rubber plate to provide aplatform for attaching larger or more complex ornaments.
 12. Themulti-finger ring of claim 11 wherein the ornament on the top of eachring may be constructed from silicone, rubber, silicone rubber, and/orhard plastic.
 13. The multi-finger ring of claim 11 may be used forcorporate marketing and promotion.
 14. The multi-finger ring of claim 11further comprises a magnetic connector embedded in the rings.
 15. Themulti-finger ring of claim 11 further comprises a “ball and socket” typeconnector.